FrogWatch

FrogWatch was set up in 1991 to try to gether better information about the frogs of North Australia and their distribution. We have been busy trying to sort out which species we have and to increase community awareness about frogs. There are still many mysteries to be sorted out yet so come and join in the fun!.

Cane Toads have hijacked the agenda in recent times but we have still managed to get a lot of work done with our native frogs, discovering several species in the process, and extending the range of a number of other species.

FrogWatch coordinator, Graeme Sawyer, inspects native frogs.

This site was designed by eNTITy1 in partnership with:
The World Wildlife Fund, Frogwatch NT, Australian Association for Environmental Education, Tropical Savannas CRC, Key Centre for Tropical Wildlife Management, Museum and Art Gallery of the NT, NTU, NLC, Caring for Country Unit, Environment Australia - Kakadu National Park

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are frogs seen as good indicators of the health of the environment. - view

What is the best way to raise frogs ??
I have a bad tub that my dobermann uses to cool off in. Every now and then, after a heavy rain, a mummie frog leaves her eggs in it. I take them out put them in a safe place to grow. I feed them lettuce. Is this... - view

How long can the metamorphosis from tadpole to frog take? I have a tadpole in a bucket that I have been feeding since the end of the last wet season! He has grown a bit larger and paler but no appendages. - view

Did you know?

Frogs have many glands in their skin that secrete fluids. Some of these contain substances to keep the frog moist, other contain poisons to protect the frog. You should always be careful if you handle a frog. Wash your hands, you never know what the secretions may contain.